Monday, July 21, 2008

The Browser

Editorial
The SLUC College Library is launching the very first issue of its official newsletter, The Browser. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide specialized information and to promote the Library’s identity as the information center of the SLUC community.
As we enter the information age, the 21st century could well be characterized as an age of “information explosion”. The emergence of the information superhighway or the Internet paved way for information to cross the boundary of time and space. As a result, more information became more useful to more people.
The need to extend this information to more people becomes the paramount concern of every individual and institution, which seeks to promote an environment where ideas are exchanged freely, and useful information are well utilized.
The College Library, being a vital support system of the university’s instruction function, recognizes the importance of keeping its clients informed of its programs, holdings, priorities and policies. This is one way of creating a more dynamic and responsive library services. Thus, The Browser was conceived.
The name Browser was adopted from the software that Internet users use to view web pages in the information superhighway or the World Wide Web. In the same way, the Browser provides library users and the SLUC community with information about the library’s operation, current holdings, news, activities, updates and accomplishments. It will be circulated twice a year, once in every semester.
As the Library seeks to improve its services to the academe, it also strives to promote its identity as an information center, and the Browser is one of its tools in accomplishing this vision.
As we enter the information age, the 21st century could well be characterized as an age of “information explosion”. The emergence of the information superhighway or the Internet paved way for information to cross the boundary of time and space. As a result, more information became more useful to more people.
In response to the challenges of the information age, the SLUC College Library is launching its own newsletter, which is called “The Browser”. Its name was adopted from the software program that enables people to view the Internet called an Internet browser or simply a browser. By using this software, people will be able to visit and view the contents of web pages of computers across the Internet giving them the necessary information they need.
In the same way, the library aims to promote itself as the information center of the university and one way of disseminating information is through a newsletter. Thus, The Browser was conceived.
It is important that the Library keeps its clients informed of its current programs, holdings, priorities as well as policies. As a means to publicize this information, The Browser becomes a very effective tool. In the same way that Library users become aware of the programs of the Library, they can suggest ways on how to improve the services of the library. This would allow the library to become more responsive to the needs of its clients.

Newly Acquired Books
The total book acquisition for the year was 634 titles and 1,298 volumes. Out of this, 272 titles and 356 volumes came from donations while 362 titles and 942 volumes came from purchase. Total amount of books purchased amounted
P 447,354.91.
Our major donors of books and other library materials are Asia Foundation, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, National Library, Thomas Jefferson Library, Dr. Corazon Sorio of Kansas City in partnership with Dr. Teresa J. Smith of Research College of Nursing in cooperation with Rockhurst University Green lease Library and from faculty members who retired, Staff and students who graduated.

Drs. Rufino and Felomina Eslao Donate Books
“There is no donation too large or too small in support of the library.”

Donations are one of the potential sources of acquisition of library sources.
Drs. Rufino and Felomina Eslao, formerly Administrators of this campus who are now permanently residing in #431 Winding Canyon way Algonquin, Illinois (60102 - 5036), true to their pledge to continuously support their Alma Mater in promoting a common interest and commitment to educational excellence international cooperation donated books to the SLUC particularly Agoo Campus library.

ILOCANDIA EXPRESS Gives Book
The College Library of DMMMSU-SLUC, Agoo, Campus is lucky to have the support of
Ilocandia Express in the collection development of the library.
Since 2004, Ms. Lailaine Aspiras, Editor-in-Chief of ILOCANDIA EXPRESS, a newspaper in Region I based in Agoo, La Union, consistently donates all types of library resources except electronic resources from her collections and other patrons.

Preparation for the opening of Classes
The College library is currently focused on the e-library and pursuing a functional on-public access cataloging system that the management had started eight years ago. The library is ready and just waiting for the electronic facilities for bidding such as server to save the library system, office station units exclusively for library users of Internet and multi-media browsing, book scanner and ID swiper for users who goes inside the library.(packaged as one in the implementation of OPAC)
The Multimedia Library is housed in the Serial Section with a collection consisting of interactive CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, VCD, DVD, VHS tapes, cassette tapes and various audio and video accompanying materials of book collection of the libraries. On the other hand, a collection of transparencies, slides, electronic sources Librisource) and microfilms on diverse subjects which contains selected Philippine
periodical articles.
In addition, the Multimedia
Library integrated an online database
and internet access gearing towards opening even more doors for library users to enhance their researches and learning experiences.
With the installation of the Librisource from the VLIR (Vlaamse Interuniversitire Raad) that opens wide arrays of journals of varied subjects wherein a researcher can view thousand of journals articles from thousand of Journals in different fields of specialization. Downloading, burning, saving and printing are allowed.

Multi-Media Collections in the Library
Installation of Libri Source Database in collaboration with THE VLIR INSTITUTIONAL UNIVERSITY CO-OPERATION THE FLEMISH INTERUNIVERSITY COUNCIL (VLIR), containing more than 3,000 of international journals of varied subjects in science, education, computer, agriculture, fisheries, medical sciences and others worth million of pesos as a donation from Prof. Raf Dekeyser, of LIBER- (Ligue Des Bibliotheques Europeennes De Recherche ) Development Director of Belgium. The DMMMSU-SLUC is the 3rd university as a recipient aside from the Saint Louis University, Baguio City and Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet. A total of 32 titles and 51 volumes of CDs/DVDs were acquired through donation and purchase.
c.2 There were 5 titles and 10 volumes of charts/posters acquired through purchases and donations on science and health.

New Library Staff
Venessa Ledesma Rimando is the newly hired College Librarian I. She’s a licensed librarian and presently pursuing her Master of Arts in Education major in Library Science at Saint Louis College, City of San Fernando, La Union. She’s been a School Librarian for five years in Eastern College,
Baguio City and came from the La Union College of Science and Technology, San Fernando City, La Union as School Librarian before she was hired in DMMMSU as permanent employee.
Mr. Junie Distor, a graduate of the Institute of Computer Science in 2006 now handles the multi-media services and e-library of the College Library since March of this year. He was a
Student Leader in the Institute during his last years in College and a very efficient and effective computer specialist.
Library Info
“ The access to quality and current research Information is the core of knowledge and learning. So libraries are now more than ever vital to our Information Age”
Today, libraries are more than just book repositories. They now have collections in a variety of formats, aside from print, such as audio, video, and electronic. In this dynamic and competitive millennium, libraries have repositioned themselves as bridges from the oldness of the printed word to the newness of the electronic world. And the bridge, linking people and information, goes both directions.


New Facilities and Equipments this school year
In preparation for the e-library, the library has four units of surveillance camera installed in places where users frequently used. This will monitor the users that do not
follow the house rules in the preservation and maintenance of library
resources. We also purchased one unit of karaoke with 5 DVD/CD and
cassette tape players, for the different activities in the audio-visual section such as film showing,
programs, seminars, etc. For easier communication. The library also acquired one fax machine

Regional Bookfair
The Library staff, Deans, Directors and representative of the different Colleges and Institute of this campus, attented the first ever Regional Bookfair aims to ferment the partnership between the libraries, librarians, booksellers, library users and all other library stakeholders in the area of collection development. It likewise seeks to bring the latest and relevant multimedia and other educational materials at the lowest possible cost, to help schools cope with the problem of limited budgets, without necessarily sacrificing the quality of library collections, in Baguio-Benguet Community Credit Cooperative (BBCCC), Assumption Rd., Baguio City with the Theme: “Strengthening the Mathematical Equation of Collection Development”

On the other hand, Mrs. Nancy F. Galban, Head of the Library Services took the chance to attend the 3 days seminar which aims to build better working relationship between the faculty, librarians, booksellers, students and all library stakeholders in the area of collection building; enhance capabilities of the faculty, students, and librarians in selecting library materials; bring to the schools’ doorstep varied library materials with reasonable prices; and save time, effort and money of schools and libraries by bringing booksellers to Baguio City.

D’ Literati Batch

The D’ Literati batch 2004-2008 donated classic novels relevant to their literature subjects, spearheaded by their adviser Prof. Adela L. Orille, shelves in the Special Collection section of the main library.

Book Abstract as of June 2008

CALL NUMBER
FIL
301
P194s
2000
SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology
Third Revision 2007
Copyright 2006
ISBN: 978-971-574-101-9
ISABEL S. PANOPIO
REALIDAD SANTICO – ROLDA
This textbook has been revised for the third time. The revision was done in order to update our data and at the same time present some contemporary social issues. The textbook contains study guides and suggested researched topics which instructors may find useful in exploring sociological and anthropological problems outside of the classroom.
CALL NUMBER
FIL
959.
902’5’092
G165r
2005
RIZAL AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FILIPINO NATIONALISM:
A Textbook on the Life, Works, and
Writings of our National Hero
Copyright 2005
ISBN: 971-0388-20-7
CARLITO D. GARCIA
CYNTHIA B. CRUZ
Rizal and the Development of Filipino Nationalism is the author’s attempt at producing a relevant literature for the teaching of the life, works, and writings of our national hero as mandated by Republic Act No. 1425, otherwise known as the Rizal Law. This book was written for the purpose of making college students and readers cognizant of the lofty ideals and sacrifices made by Jose Rizal in pursuit of the Filipino sense of nationhood.
CALL NUMBER
FIL
371.
102
P935
1991
PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TEACHING
Copyright 1991
ISBN: 971-06-1419-3
AMPARO S. LARDIZABAL
ALICIA S. BUSTOS
LUZ C. BUCU
MAURA G. TANGCO
This book is intended primarily for beginning teachers who need to have a strong foundation and thorough grasp of the teaching-learning theories and principles. It is also intended for teachers who are already in the service and who want to improve their competency and to update themselves on current trends, techniques, and approaches in the teaching profession.






CALL NUMBER
FIL
302
R243h
2004HUMAN BEHAVIOR:
From the disciplines of Anthropology,
Psychology, and Sociology
COPYRIGHT 2004
ISBN: 971-92981-8-9
Dolores M. Recio
Merle F. Mejico
Cora A. AƱonuevo
This book seeks to portray to the student the many possibilities of understanding man not just an evolving species but also as an individual with enormous possibilities for development and even happiness in he milieu he lives in. It should, therefore, not be surprising that it begins with prehistory, including biological, sociological, and psychological development. This approach is translated simply as anthropology, sociology, psychology. Professionals deal with all humankind, young and old of different backgrounds.

INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS
Third Edition
Philippine Copyright 2006
ISBN 971-23-4455-X
Cristobal M. Pagoso
Rosemary P. Dinio
George A. Villasis
This book is designed for undergraduate courses in basic microeconomics, economic analysis or the theory of price and output determination, value and distribution. The primary purpose of the book is to present the basic fundamentals of price theory and economic analysis and to contribute to the reader’s economic literacy regarding this matter. A corollary purpose is to illustrate how the fundamental of pricing can be applied to decision-making problems that affect the students, consumers and firms.



ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
Philippine Copyright 2002
ISBN: 971-11-1091-1
Domingo C. Salita

This book entitled, Environmental Geography, has been prepared in response to the need for environmental education for undergraduate and graduate studies in colleges and universities and for general public. It attempts to provide an overview of this broad subject and integrate the various social, economic, political and technical issues with geography as the core of the study. This is relevant to the finding of UNESCO that among all the subjects the field of Geography contributes the most in environmental education.

THE STUDY OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Philippine Copyright 2007
ISBN 971-23-4290-5
Rebecca R. Ongsotto
Reena R. Ongsotto
Rowena Maria Ongsotto

This book presents a comprehensive narration of events foretold in the history of the Philippines. What makes the book a true product of innovation is its presentation of comprehensive facts and the inclusions of skills enhancement exercises. In addition to this is the use of mini-bullet outline on facts and events that helps the learners better understand what is read. Since data on past occurrences are intact, this Philippine History book for higher learner utilizes the Analytical Skill Approach (self-devised approach) and applied in the skills enhancement part of the module. This is the most distinctive feature of the book where its end goal is to sharpen the students’ skill of analysis.
TEACHING STRATEGIES IN LIVELIHOOD
AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TODAY
Philippine Copyright, 2003
ISNB 971-23-3491-0
Jesse D. Dagoon


The revised edition of this book, “Teaching Strategies in Livelihood and Vocational Education Today” is specifically prepared for Filipino students who are taking degree programs in the Teacher Education Curriculum for the teaching of Livelihood Education in the Technology and Home Economics or THE in high school and Home Economics and Livelihood Education or HELE in the elementary school. In countries of similar orientation with the Philippine which are emphasizing the teaching of livelihood education and vocational competencies to the youth in school, this book may be considered useful.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Revised Edition
Philippine Copyright, 2006
ISBN 971-23-4379-0
Crispina Rafol Corpuz, Ph.D


The material in this book is intended as an introduction to the field of Human Resource Management. The subject matter includes a thorough discussion of the four major purposes of human resource management such as acquisition, development, maintenance and utilization of manpower, as well as its integration to other areas such as general management and strategic management.

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
Concepts and Principles
Philippine Copyright, 2004
ISBN 971-23-4030-9
Abubakar S. Asaad
Wilham M. Hailaya

For quite some years, it has been observed that many of our college students and teachers in the field still encounter serious difficulties when applying basic concepts and principles of measurement and evaluation on teaching-learning situations. Oftentimes, many teachers and students have been found to have difficulty specifically in test construction, in solving for descriptive statististics of test results, transmuting scores into grades, and computing final ratings. This book has been conceived for this students and teachers. In addition, this book has been written as an attempt to present, in a comprehensive manner, the basic concept and principles of measurement and evaluation that are needed for the professional training and the preparation of our prospective teachers. School supervisors and administrators may also find this book as useful in their planning, measurement and evaluation programs.







PAMANA
Sining ng Pagkukwento at Pagbigkas ng Tula
Karapatang-ari sa Pilipinas, 2003
ISBN 971-23-3828-2
Paz M. Belvez, Ed.d.

Ang pagkukwento at pagbigkas ng tula ay maganda at mabisang paraan sa pagpapataas ng kakayahan sa wika at kasanayan sa pakikipagtalastasan. Kawili-wiling gawain ang pagkukwento at pagbigkas ng tula, kung nababatid ang masining na pamaraan sa pagsasagawa nito. Kayat isinama saaklat na itoang ilang patnubay sa mabisang paraansa kaiga-igayang pagkukwento at pagbigkasng tula.


WRITING BUSINESS LETTERS
First Edition
Philippine Copyright, 2005
ISBN: 971-23-4208-5
Joel Joseph L. Egipto
It aims to provide you a basic understanding of Filipino business communication, familiarize you with the techniques, strategies and forms of business letter writing used in the professional world, and prepare you to effectively communicate with confidence through business letters in the workplace.


PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES OF TEACHING A SKILL
Approach Copyright 2005
ISBN971-0388-13-4
Carlito D. Garcia, Ed.D

Principles and Strategies of Teaching: A Skills Approach is the author’s attempt to present the basic teaching skills in a concise and easy to-to-read fashion. In as much as the competencies addressed in this book were organized around the planning, implementing, and evaluating (PIE) model of teaching, it presents teaching skills basic to instruction in all grade levels.

PANITIKAN NG LAHI
Pangkolehiyo
Unang Edisyon 2006
Karapatang-ari sa Pilipinas, 2006
ISBN 978-971-23-4549-4
Paz Miranda Belvez, Ed.D.
Priscila P. Iliscupidez, Ph.D.
Rosalina R. Roberto M.A.
Norberto F. Pleno, M.A.
Samson S. Atienza, M.A.
Ang kasalukuyang aklat ay isang maikling kasaysayang panitikan sa Filipino. Inihanda upang magamit ng mga mag-aaral sa kolehyo sa pagkuha ng asignaturang Filipino 201 o Panitikang Filipino na itinagubilin ng Commission on Higher ducation sa mga paaralang pambubliko at pribado bilang bahagi ng kurikulum ng iba’t ibang kurso. Sa aklat na ito, sinikap mabigyan ang mga mag-aaral ng buong larawan ng panitikang sarili ng Pilipinas.


RETORIKA, WIKANG FILIPINO AT SULATING PANANALIKSIK
Unang Edisyon 2006
Karapatang-ari sa Pilipinas, 2006
ISBN 978-971-23-4575-3
Ligaya Tiamson Rubin
Teresita Perez semorlan
Olivia F. de Leon
Arthur P. Casanova
Ang aklat na ito ay napaploooban ng mga aralin tungkol sa wika, retorika at sulating pananaliksik. Hangad ng mga may-akda ng aklat na ito na malinangpa nang lubos ang mga kakayhan ng mga mag-aaral sa pakikipagtalastasan kung kayat nilangkapan ito ng mga araling pangwikang tulad ng makabagong alpabetong Filipino, mga pangunahing aspekto ng balarila tulad ng ponolohiya (palatunugan), morpolohiya (palabuuan) at sintaktika (palaugnayan). Isinama ang mga ito upang maging gabay sa tampok na mekaniks sa komunikasyon, pasalita man o pasulat.


KRITISISMONG PAMPANITIKAN
Unang Edisyon 2005
Karapatang-ari sa Pilipinas, 2004
ISBN 971-23-4312-X
Resurreccion D. Dinglasan, Ph.D.
Pamfilo D. Catacataca, Ph.D.
Ang aklat na ito ay isang halimbawa ng kritisismo o panunuring pampanitikan na tuon sa mga piling kwento. Sa dahilang ang mga batayan sa pagsusuri ng mga kwento rito ay karaniwang tinatalakay sa mga klaseng pampanitikan sa kolehiyo, at kahit sa sekundarya at elementarya, inaasahang malaking tulong ang maibibigay ng aklat na ito sa mga guro / instructor / propesor at mga esudyante hindi lamang ng wika, panitikan at kultura, kundi pati pa na ng mga paksa o mga aralin na may kaugnayan sa pagtuturo / pag-aaral ng mga pagpapahalaga (values), kasaysayan, sibika, mga panlipunang problema, isyu at kalakaran.